Category Archives: News and Industry Happenings

FORNAX For Loark

ClapAlong.com is launching the first server FORNAX for Loark. It will give beginner and veteran players the opportunity to have a fresh and exciting start. Loark is a thin-Java-client web-based action RPG, providing three Classes and eight Factions for players to choose from. Players start their new fascinating adventure and quest for glory as a Ranger. They slay the wicked, team up with other players, loot treasures, and finally prove themselves. Loark takes the players along the path of thrilling Purgatory. Warriors of Loark are all armed and ready to charge towards success! Every zone of Purgatory, divided into 5 … Continue reading FORNAX For Loark

Knights Arena Fights To Stores

Leading publisher NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. today announced the release of Knights Arena on iOS, bringing further diversity to its expanding lineup of mobile titles along all categories. Knights Arena is a free multiplayer RPG title in which players answer the call of the King to become the greatest knight by completing various tasks, earning powerful rewards and upgrading weapons and armor to battle other players in online duels. "NAMCO BANDAI Games has enjoyed a tremendous year for its growing mobile lineup," says James Kucera, Executive Producer, NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. "With the recent release of the acclaimed … Continue reading Knights Arena Fights To Stores

Synthesis Localization Company Founds German Office

Established over 17 years ago, Synthesis Global Solutions has grown into one of the leading videogame localization specialists in the world. Synthesis has quietly built up a prized reputation for high quality, reliability and flexibility directly with leading publishers throughout the industry and has been responsible for the localization of recent global smash hit games including The Elder Scrolls V – Skyrim, Id Software’s Rage and Call of Duty – Modern Warfare 3. With offices and proprietary recording studios in the US, Italy, Spain, Japan and now Germany, Synthesis Global Solutions can now provide developers and publishers with a truly … Continue reading Synthesis Localization Company Founds German Office

The Walking Dead Launch Trailer

This is the launch trailer for The Walking Dead game, an untold story set in the world of The Walking Dead that follows convicted criminal Lee Everett; a man given a second chance at life in a world gone to hell. With danger around every corner, protecting an orphaned girl named Clementine may offer him redemption in a world of true horror. Experience events, meet people and visit locations foreshadowing the story of Deputy Sheriff Rick Grimes in this extension of Robert Kirkman’s award-winning universe. A 5 part game of Adventure Horror, where the decisions that you make will have … Continue reading The Walking Dead Launch Trailer

Bethesda Announces New Survival Horror Title

Bethesda Softworks is pleased to announce that Tango Gameworks and director Shinji Mikami are working on a ‘survival horror’ game under the codename ‘Zwei’. As a master of the ‘survival horror’ genre, Shinji Mikami is committed to making a game that is the realization of pure survival horror, an experience which he defines as one that pushes the limits of fear and exhilaration. He and his team at Tango are committed to attaining this vision. "A true ‘survival horror’ game is one in which the player confronts and overcomes fear," says Shinji Mikami, president and creative director for Tango Gameworks. … Continue reading Bethesda Announces New Survival Horror Title

Driven 3D Racing Announces Closed Beta

"Driven" the Web 3D Racing game developed and published by BAG Entertainment will have its 1st CBT service as a Facebook App Game. DRIVEN is the first full 3D SNG Racing game available on Facebook. Although DRIVEN’s platform is web browser based, it has high quality graphics that seemed real. During CBT, it will allow testers to get a glimpse of Driven with its high quality racing tracks and customizable vehicles that would suit their playing style. At the moment, DRVEN CBT service will focus on single play in the Facebook App Platform. However, various social activities and multi-play features … Continue reading Driven 3D Racing Announces Closed Beta

Marvel Vs. Capcom 2 Breaks Into App Store

Today, Capcom released the MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 2 App on the App Store for iPhone and iPod touch. Introducing a brand new control style using the innovative "Flick Button", the MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 2 App allows players to play this classic fighting game on the go. The "Flick Button" mechanic introduces an easy way for players to access the more advanced attacks in MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 2 with a fast swipe. The MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 2 App will have the same features as previously released versions of the title, including the impressive 56 Character Roster, the game changing "Variable System" … Continue reading Marvel Vs. Capcom 2 Breaks Into App Store

Elven Legends Getting Sequel

Nexgen, one of the oldest developer and publishers of mobile titles in Singapore, announced today its newest title, Elven Legends: Rise of Nightshadesfor the Apple iOS platforms. As a sequel to the multi-award winning mobile game from 2008this game will deliver AAA quality along with its signature RPG gameplay. There will be a KickStarter campaign later this month to help raise money for this long-awaited title. Elven Legends: Rise of the Nightshades is an action-RPG in the same vein as Diablo. The object of the game is to fight through vicious enemy mobs and destroy a powerful boss on each … Continue reading Elven Legends Getting Sequel

Gamers versus RC Car Racers Contest Begins

The simulator ‘VRC Pro’ was released last September, and now it’s launching a grand contest for gamers, which has some similarities with Nissan’s and Sony’s GT5 combined and highly successful Race Academy project. Called ‘Race2theWorlds’ (R2tW for short) it challenges gamers and r/c racers to qualify via the simulation for a real R/C World Championship July 2012. The winner flies to the Netherlands, all expenses paid, and all materials (car, radio, etc.) are provided including factory support. R2tW is officially sanctioned by IFMAR, the world organization governing this sport. Epic battle: Gamers vs. Racers. R2tW represents an epic battle between … Continue reading Gamers versus RC Car Racers Contest Begins

Shrapnel Games Announces Spring Sale

This Spring Shrapnel Games tears away at the shackles of reality that binds our world, shredding away at prices and inviting gamers to lose themselves in savings beyond the threshold! From now thru Sunday, May 6th, every game available at Shrapnel Games is being discounted in a frenzy of sanity losing savings: Air Assault Task Force $34.95 Air Command 3.0 $34.95 ATF: Armored Task Force $23.95 Battle Group Commander: Episode One $11.95 BCT Commander $15.95 BRAINPIPE: A Plunge to Unhumanity $6.95 Bronze $24.95 Data Jammers: FastForward $6.95 Dominions 3: The Awakening $48.95 The Falklands War: 1982 $34.95 Raging Tiger: The … Continue reading Shrapnel Games Announces Spring Sale